FWIW, if I were after tight metal tones on a budget, I'd be looking at a used PodXT with the metal pack (Big bottom and Criminal models) and some kind of FRFR like a powered wedge or PA speaker. I'm glad I profiled my old PodXT presets with my Kemper before it died on me. I'll buy another one...
I had a Screamer for a number of years and while its a great amp, I agree with Rawkmann above it does not do tight modern tones well at all. I'm sure you could find something much more suitable with a bit of searching. I also hated the reverb, it sounded really shrill and unpleasant, although I...
I've been seriously considering picking up an RGA8 and putting in some BKPs. Although unless I can find a good used one fairly cheap I'd be spending nearly as much as a RAN Crusher 8, which I can spec with BKPs as a no-cost option. So I might just do that instead. :cool: